diff --git a/Global/Pills.gd b/Global/Pills.gd
index 0beeded..3134b0f 100644
--- a/Global/Pills.gd
+++ b/Global/Pills.gd
@@ -54,7 +54,8 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 
 func _process(delta: float) -> void:
 	# Gradually decrease the level by the decrease per second
-	_level = _level - _decrease_per_second * delta
+	_set_level(_level - _decrease_per_second * delta)
+	
 	if _prev_level > LEVELS.VERY_LOW and _level < LEVELS.VERY_LOW:
 		Logger.info("very low pill level")
 		emit_signal("very_low_pill_level")